CISO/Head of Cyber Security- £900/day, 3 months, London, SC Cleared

SC Cleared - Interim Head of Cyber Security/CISO

3 Month Contract

£850-900/day (Inside IR35)

Hybrid: 2-3 Days Onsite | London, Manchester, or Bristol

SC Cleared or Eligible

Were looking for an experienced Head of Cyber Security/CISO to provide short term leadership within a major digital environment. This role covers a period of reduced capacity and will support ongoing security initiatives, including dependency management and security automation/orchestration.

What You'll Do

Lead cybersecurity strategy and operations during a temporary staffing gap

Support initiatives across dependency management and security automation

Provide expertise on PAWs, PAM, risk, and security governance

Work closely with senior stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams

What Were Looking For **Proven experience as Head of Cyber, CISO, or similar senior cyber leadership role

Strong background in large organisations or government settings

Deep knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and risk management

Experience leading cyber teams and delivering security strategies

Calm, pragmatic approach under pressure

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills**Highly Desirable **Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CEH, ISO 27001, CCP

Technical knowledge of PAWS, PAM

Public sector, digital services, or agile delivery experience

Project management capability**

DEADLINE for applications: Close of Business, Monday 23rd March

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